Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-17

Hlstory-lt would seem that Hattie
Bowles' mathematical ability has already
assured her future position, aud, il past
careers give any indication of the tutur!
it will be we'll filled. Must methema-
tician always be mathematician?
Prophecy-With Hattie this has
proven to be the case, for as soon as she
graduated, she returned to her home in
Baltimore, and has since taken charge
Of large class in mathematics. But it
would be difficult to recognize her, in
that tall, angular figure, as she nervous
ly adjusts her glasses. or brushes luck
less fly from the bald spot on the top
of her head.
History--Mary Penman is penman
in truth. and she is without q rival in
her reputation as such. What is to be
her particular work in the future? Shall
she teach the rising generation how to
use the pen?
Prophecy-No, Mary decided that she
could do more real good in this world as
discoverer than as penman. So after
graduation she started for the North
Pole, and hopes, e'er long, to surprise
her friends with the news that she has
entered the open Polar sea.
History-Irva Williams has always
said that, Normal days over, she in
tended to go to Terra Del Fulga to try
to pursuade the inhabitants not to eat
their ancestors. Since the future is pres
ent to you, tell US, did she carry out her
intention?
Prophecy-Yes, she went, but the
people upon seeing her, suddenly con-
cluded that nice, plump, young lady
would better appease the appetite. lrva
had to run for life. The shock was too
much for her, and now she is an inmate
of an insane asylum, and her heartrend.
ing cry is, "For goodness sakes l am
too rare to eat"
History--Anxiety has formidable
opponent in Emma Hall. Her sparkling
eyes bid defiance to cares, which she
will neither make nor recognize. Does
not such blithesome nature promise a
happy future?
Prophecy-If happiness lies in active
employment, than is Emma undoubtedly
happy. She has gone into the undertake.
ing business, undertaking the manage
ment of neat little cottage on Pearl
street.
History-Ralph Jepson has ever
shown himself an admirer of the beauti-
ful-especially of beautiful fowers-and
beautiful women. Is he to be gallant
or botanisl2
prophecy-Ralph has followed the
bent of his inclination, and become a
famous botanist. His analytical power
is very great, but has its greatest develop.
ment in the distinction OF roses. So apt
is he in this work, that he is able
to tell the genus, and hasn't the
slightest doubt as to the species Of the
roses in the cheeks of certain of his lady
friends. suppose the common name is
blush rose, but it might be as well to
consult Mr.. Jepson, as | am not a
botanist.
History-Ella Montgomery was for a
long while considered proof against the
demands OF capricous fashion and her
hair was always dressed in the "good
old way" but she has yielded at last.
Shall she pursue an unexpected course in
the future?
Prophecy-Miss Montgomery and
Miss Lightner have already had their
real estate sign painted, and will soon
surprise the citizens of Los Angeles with
scheme by which the roof of the Ma
deau will be terraced, trees planted and
lawns laid out The whole to equal and,
if possible, surpass the Sixth.street Park
or Town Plaza.
History-Katie Desmond has an inde-
Unable charm, spirit of delicate refine
ment and an independent nature. What
sphere in the scientific, artistic or social
world is she to occupy?
Phophecy-While at school it was
limited that Kate was secretly engaged
to French Baron. After she graduated
she found that he was only the noble
| mans coachman. She was SO disap-
pointed that she solemnly vowed never
again to look upon mans face. So
through the aid of influential friends
she obtained the position of lighthouse
keeper in remote spot ON the Atlantic
coast.
Conclusion-So far. dear classmates,
have my magic spectacles enabled me to
penetrate the mystic veil which hides
our futures, and catch a glimpse of the
various paths in which your footsteps
are to follow. Should Time have other
fates in store may he, at least. bring the
abundant happiness your prophecies de-
sires for you.
OTHER ESSAYS.
The flute duo by Messrs. Meade and
Harris was very pleasing, and was fol.
lowed by an essay on Builders and
Buildings" by Miss May I'll. Rennie, in
which she displayed an excellent knowl.
edge of architectural forms and their
relations to the minds of the designers.
Miss Miss Mary McDonald's essay on
THE Side View" was quite interesting
and gave evidence of considerable
thought upon the subject. She
intimated that all humanity is
prone to view things and life
from a onesided view and held that
we should walk around a man to find
the right side of him before passing an
opinion on him.
The trio "Down the Dewey Dell'' was
excellently sung by a number of the
scholars of the school aud was followed
by Miss Mary s. Moody's essay on "The
Author and His Book, " in which she
held that the author lives longer in his
works than in history, which may in af-
ter years become to be regarded as a
myth. The closing essay was "The
World Owes Me Living" by Miss
Irva |. Williams and was very well
written and read, and was very well re-
ceived. After selection from Meyer
beer by the Heine Quartette. which was
attendance, Professor Moore delivered
diplomas to the following young ladies;
at the same time making pleasant re-
marks on the subjects of their essays,
which are also given:
Caroline Bergman, Engraved Gems"
Hattie II. Bowles, "Embers;" Luella II.
Bryan, Sentiment and Reason;" Mag.
gle S. Clark, "Passive Service;" Kate